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HERC: Metro New York & Southern Connecticut Assistant Director of Development, Annual Giving in Bronx, New York
Employer Name: Fordham University
About Fordham: Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program ( EAP ); tuition remission; and generous time off. Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education. Department: Dev Investment Fund Initiative Position Summary: Reporting to the Executive Director of Development and Strategic Initiatives, the Assistant Director of Development, Annual Giving Officer seeks to increase participation in annual giving from alumni, parents, and friends of Fordham University's School of Law. Working closely with the Executive Director of Development, the Annual Giving Officer is responsible for the strategy and management associated with increasing the number of donors from the Law School's Affinity Programs. Additionally, the Annual Giving Officer will provide operational support for multiple areas within the Annual Fund and special project initiatives. This position requires some evening/weekend work. Essential Functions: Sets strategy and manages the day-to-day operations of the Law School's Affinity Programs fundraising efforts. Builds and maintains a portfolio of 150-200 annual giving prospects. Devises and implements solicitation strategies for each prospect in pool with the goal of soliciting annual gifts of $1,000, $2,500+ and multi-year commitments of $5,000+. Maintains frequent contact with donors through visits, correspondence, and telephone calls; encourages their attendance at key events throughout the year. Completes 125+ solicitation and stewardship visits annually with current and prospective donors; solicits a minimum of $1,000,000 in new gifts and multi-year commitments for the Law School's Annual Giving priorities while closing $500,000 in new gifts and commitments. Writes Affinity Programs specific appeal letters and emails in collaboration with the Communications staff; develops creative and new initiatives to grow giving for this population. Develops a comprehensive stewardship program for Affinity Programs donors. Manages database tracking and fundraising reporting on Affinity Group populations, as well as other special initiatives. Works collaboratively and strategically with other members of the advancement team and other School/University units to promote alumni involvement with Fordham Law as ambassadors, friends, and donors. Participates in advancement activities and events, including dinners, receptions, and alumni campus visits. Required Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent Minimum of 1 year of experience in development or related field Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in business, communications, public relations, journalism, English, or a related field At least 1 year of progressively successful experience in frontline fundraising and development. Experience in higher education Minimum Salary: $62,400 Maximum Salary: $70,000